Yams & Apples. Yam is the common name for some plant species in the genus Dioscorea (family Dioscoreaceae) that form edible tubers. Yams are perennial herbaceous vines cultivated for the consumption of their starchy tubers in many temperate and tropical regions, especially in Africa, South America and the Caribbean, Asia, and Oceania. Purple yams are tossed in sriracha salt and olive oil then air-fried until crispy.
Yams (Dioscorea) are often mistaken for sweet potatoes, but they are not the same vegetable. Although both grow underground as tubers, they come from differently different plants. Yams may help alleviate some symptoms of menopause. You can cook Yams & Apples using 6 ingredients and 7 steps. Here is how you achieve that.
Ingredients of Yams & Apples
- It's 5-6 of Apples.
- You need 6-8 of Yams.
- It's 1 cup of Brown Sugar.
- You need 1 tsp of Salt.
- Prepare 2 TBSP of Cornstarch.
- It's of Butter.
To microwave whole yams: Prick scrubbed yams all over with a fork. To microwave sliced yams: Wash, peel, and cut off the woody portions and ends. Place yams and ½ cup water in a microwave-safe casserole dish. Candied yams are a classic Southern side dish, especially when it comes to Thanksgiving.
Yams & Apples step by step
- See picture.
- Peel Apples and Yams.
- Fill pot with water and boil yams for 20 mins..
- In another pot, Add 2 cups of water, 1 cup of brown sugar, 1 tsp salt, and butter and bring to boil..
- Thicken mixture with 3 tablespoons of cornstarch.
- Place cut up yams and apples into casserole dish and poor mixture over..
- Cover with foil and Bake for 30 mins at 350 degrees.
Even though Mama makes the same sweet potato casserole every year, she won't be offended if you bring these candied yams once she tries them. Lightly spiced and oh-so-sweet, these candied yams will become a mainstay in your Thanksgiving recipe lineup. A staple in African cuisine, yams are most often boiled, roasted or fried. I mixed yams and brown sugar together and then topped with the butter & marshmallows. I used more marshmallows then the recipe called for and I think that along with the smashing of the yams prevented them from melting into the yams too much.